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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.84, 13,288.40 and 6,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.84, 13,288.40 and 6,281.26 is: 8,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.84 : 13,288.40 = 6,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.84/13,288.40 = 6,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.84x = 13,288.40 × 6,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.84x = 83,467,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,467,895.38/9,632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.93

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